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www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-overvw.html
September 01, 2013 - The initial portion of the protocol is intended to provide the necessary information and decisionmaking … Once the decision has been made to implement universal ICU decolonization, the protocol will provide … roles of unit-based physician and nursing champions who oversee the decolonization intervention and provide … The protocol does not:
Provide directions for building a comprehensive QI program. … Provide information on decolonization for children.
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/system/delivery-system-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsr1.html
February 01, 2014 - then presents a simple conceptual model of a generic delivery system organization, which it uses to provide … Delivery system research may be broadly defined as research that focuses on organizations which provide … very strong influence on the structure adopted by the organization and on the processes it uses to provide … Culture and leadership also strongly influence the processes used to provide care and probably influence … system research should be: will this research help patients—either directly or by helping providers to provide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-n-part1-transcript.docx
June 02, 2025 - And some instructions for use may actually provide a specific amount of time that you need to suction … The instructions for use will also provide instructions on how to connect and disconnect the scope to … In the leak testing instructions for use, the manufacturer will provide instructions on what to do if … They provide a step-by-step process. … provide a specific amount of air needed to flush water from the channels.
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=25
AHRQ cannot provide diagnoses or specific medical advice to individuals on their personal health … Provide adequate safeguards to protect the records from unauthorized access and disclosure. … Its website is maintained as a public service to provide practical health care information, research … We collect no personal information about you when you visit our website unless you choose to provide … Can I be sure that Prevention TaskForce will provide the latest recommendations?
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/ideas-project/engage-patients-toolkit.html
July 01, 2025 - clinician component consists of a very brief training and one-page planning worksheet that helps them provide … and use the resource, participate in webinars to identify and address implementation challenges, and provide … RAND and its partners will provide training (handouts and webinars) directly to all sites at the beginning … RAND will provide support during implementation that includes resource materials, patient and clinician … RAND will also facilitate a Learning Collaborative of participating sites, provide a dedicated email
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/ceosnrleaderchcklst.docx
June 02, 2025 - Celebrate success through stories in hospital newsletter or provide opportunities for teams to share … Provide protected time for team leaders: doctor, nurse, data collector (approximately 10 percent each … Provide the supplies needed to achieve the goal in one place or pack the supplies in complete kits.
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/grant-app-basics/appover.html
October 01, 2014 - K08
Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
To provide the opportunity for promising medical … R03
Small Research Project Grants
To provide research support specifically limited in time and amount … Small grants provide flexibility for initiating studies which are generally for preliminary short-term … R18
Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects
To provide support designed to develop, test … F32
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award
To provide postdoctoral research training
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/senior-leader-checklist.docx
March 01, 2017 - for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
Senior Leader Checklist
Purpose: To provide … Recognize project needs and provide administrative time and resources to support staff participation. … Provide time for team leaders (doctor, nurse, certified nursing assistant, data collector, etc.) to complete … Post stories in the facility newsletter and provide opportunities for teams to share success stories
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_5_InfoSession_508.pptx
June 02, 2025 - (Tool 5)
Guide to Patient & Family Engagement
As people enter the room:
Ask people to sign in, provide … We will provide you with any additional information and support you need to feel prepared. … For example, you may be asked to participate on a workgroup and provide input related to implementing … Help implement changes to improve the quality of care we provide. … Help plan and develop strategies for improving the quality and safety of care that we provide.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/consumer-exp/reporting/table1.html
August 01, 2022 - Local-level reporting is important for consumer convenience and to provide immediate feedback to health … approach—Staffing
System should have staff to help consumers report, act as advocates, and provide … System should provide meaningful and timely feedback to reporters. … System should provide feedback to providers and provider organizations.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - As a result, many labs are able to provide an annual antibiogram report at little or no additional charge … If your lab cannot provide an antibiogram, the Concise Antibiogram Toolkit and the Comprehensive Antibiogram … Make an agreement with the lab to create an antibiogram, if needed
Most labs will provide an antibiogram … These specifications provide a summary of the key requirements of the CLSI guideline. … It may also be able to provide the antibiogram in multiple formats.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Provide Safe Footwear
Slide 16. Promote Safety During Transfer
Slide 17. … How You Can Help
Remove clutter from room and bathroom
Provide safe shoes and slippers
Promote … Remove Clutter
Help keep pathways around bed and to bathroom clear
Provide only stable furniture … Provide Safe Footwear
Shoes and slippers should have tread, fit well, have a firm shape, and … Promote Safety During Transfer
Call for help when unsure about safety
Provide easy-to-manage
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/4-bestpractices-web-sopssurveys-yount.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Pre-Notification Email
• Send a pre-notification email with a letter of
support from senior leaders
• Provide … survey
• Send a few days before releasing the survey
invitation
48
Survey Email Invitation
• Provide … survey is confidential or
anonymous
• Include the link to the survey
• Make computers available or provide … Breakouts by staff position, work area/unit, etc.
52
Analyzing Your Survey Data
• Survey Users’ Guides provide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/RES_PM_1aDivision-of-Resp.pdf
June 02, 2025 - • Provide guidance on defining
project audiences, reporting
audiences, and how the CAHPS
project … • Assemble sample frame and
provide it to the vendor. … • Provide specifications and
additional information to be
included in reports. … • Provide guidance on layout,
graphics, and design.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/toolkit-overview.pdf
March 01, 2022 - decision be made to implement targeted
decolonization for patients with devices, this toolkit will provide … Non-ICU Patients With Devices Toolkit Overview 2
The Targeted Decolonization Toolkit WILL:
• Provide … • Provide directions on how to garner institutional support from key stakeholders to
support the … • Provide evidence-based protocols and instructions, including videos, on how to perform
targeted … The Targeted Decolonization Toolkit WILL NOT:
• Provide instructions on how to build a comprehensive
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - As a result,
many labs are able to provide an annual antibiogram report at little or no additional charge … Make an agreement with the lab to create an antibiogram, if needed
Most labs will provide an antibiogram … These specifications provide a summary of the
key requirements of the CLSI guideline. … The lab may be able to
provide a spreadsheet or word processing file, which allows the nursing home … It may also be able to provide the
antibiogram in multiple formats.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T6-Sample_Distribution_Plan_for_an_Antibiogram_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Establish procedures to provide the antibiogram as needed and include these in the written plan. … Nursing home prescribing clinicians: If a resident is suspected of having an infection, the nurse should provide … Transfer to an emergency room: Provide the antibiogram along with the transfer information. … Non-urgent hospital transfers: Provide a copy of the antibiogram with transfer paperwork when a resident
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/nyp-webinar-servati-phase-two-plan.pdf
December 01, 2018 - comments to survey scores and “target indicators”
– Link comments to patient demographics, visit date
– Provide … comparisons to peer groups where possible
– Show trends over time
– Provide links to “helpful tips” … include names for positive
comments only; redact names for negative comments
Report Format/Access
– Provide … reports in 6 sites in
November
Continue collection of Elicitation Protocol through the
Fall to provide
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/news-and-events/webinar-101724/webcast-questions.html
December 01, 2024 - The CAHPS Ambulatory Care Improvement Guide does not provide specific information about behavioral … Are there plans to provide national benchmarks? … There are currently no plans to provide national benchmarks.
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-reimagining-healthcare-teams-6.html
July 01, 2023 - The patient and their family member or other support person provide status updates by communicating with … Continued monitoring by the model may provide updates about the patient's status after an intervention … The patient’s values, preferences, and circumstances should provide the foundation on which team goals … For example, in some cases AI will provide a diagnosis independent of a clinician. … For example, non-FDA-regulated technologies should not provide a diagnosis and may instead provide an